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Only crime I've personally experienced while boating was at anchor off Mayreau. Many years ago, someone came aboard our charter boat while we we ashore in the evening. They didn't get much but it was distressing. We thought it was probably someone from a tatty liveaboard boat that had been at anchor but was gone by the time we discovered the theft.

Sad to learn about Walter Bob. He was always good to us.

Thanks.

Walter Bob passed away several years ago. He was a good person and we always looked forward to his wifes banana bread fresh from the oven in the morning.

Most charter companies will suggest you go no further north on the west side than Keartons Bay. A great local restaurant there, the Rock Side Cafe run by Orlando and Rosie. If you call them they will send a few people out to help you tie off to one of their moorings. Do not use the clowns from Wallilabou who will see you approaching from offshore.

Thanks, tothedogs.

I've never been put off by the boat boys with the possible exception of Walilabou Bay on western shore of St. Vincent ion 2007. For the most part, I've found then courteous and helpful when treated respectfully. Anyone know if Walter Bob is still around in Tobago Cays/Union Island. I recall his wife owned a bakery in Clifton.

We have been to this area a total of 7 times covering from Blue Lagoon down to Grenada. Taking reasonable precautions (locking dinghy, locking boat) we have had zero issues with crime. I am not crazy about Union and pretty much only stop there to reprovision.

The boat boys, especially in Mayreau/Tobago Cays can be quite helpful as well as amusing and is it is worth giving them a few dollars (for a service), chatting them up, and offering a beer or water.. In Bequia they can be a bit shady, but I believe that down island they are regulated.

LittleBird:

I too have an SVG charter planned this year. It'll be my 4th time, but last trip was 2007. What islands specifically have you experienced crime? Need to know as my guests this trip are 1st timers and don't want to scare them from venturing ashore.

Good morning,

Thanks for the vote to stingray city. Anyday in the turquoise waters sounds fun to me.

What's your fav budget-mid resto on 7 mile beach area? I like a good beach bar with chill vibes.

Cc